PAWG shuts down

[mikeylikey]

PAWG failed the Compliance Inspection real bad.  The AF decided to shut the wing down, no missions, corporate or AF assigned, no vehicles, no communications, NO AFIADL courses (because of real bad cheating), and no flying at all.  PLUS all the wing members have to take the CAP ORM course before the wing gets turned back on.  So, yes we all suck out here in PAWG.  Good thing we have a Wing Commander that knows how to run the wing correctly.  PLUS we have a Paid Staff that drains our resources and money, and doesn't do much of anything. 

No worry kids the Hawk MTN person already said "Screw the AF, we are running the MTN whether they like it or not, everything is a go".

YAY! 

[CASH172]

Any documentation behind this.  It is kinda the thing we don't fully believe until we can actually see something. 

[ddelaney103]

Well, this would explain the message I saw on the MDWG list to be prepared o/o to conduct non-exercise missions in PA - if they're in lockdown the surrounding wings are going to have to pick up the slack.  That will be ugly.

[mikeylikey]

^ OK.....here are the first wing wide wide emails, I won't post others as they were all "Private".

http://pawingcap.com/pipermail/gp1_pawingcap.com/2008-April/000206.html

http://pawingcap.com/pipermail/gp1_pawingcap.com/2008-April/000207.html

[cnitas]

I was wondering what the email was about.  Makes more sense now.  
Wow.  

[mikeylikey]

Well, this would explain the message I saw on the MDWG list to be prepared o/o to conduct non-exercise missions in PA - if they're in lockdown the surrounding wings are going to have to pick up the slack.  That will be ugly.

Umm ya.....MDWG should just move north of Mason-Dixon and take over all ops FOREVER!

[jimmydeanno]

Sounds like a perfect time for Colgan to start his plan to work towards the top...its a shame though that this is happening.

It is unfortunate that those who may need the services of CAP will suffer AND the members in the local units who work hard day in and day out get to take the fall for poor management.

I hope it gets 'fixed' most expeditiously. 

[Stonewall]

Raise your hand if you're surprised......

No hands, didn't think so.

[JayT]

You have more details, or documentation?

[JC004]

Sounds like a perfect time for Colgan to start his plan to work towards the top...its a shame though that this is happening.

It is unfortunate that those who may need the services of CAP will suffer AND the members in the local units who work hard day in and day out get to take the fall for poor management.

I hope it gets 'fixed' most expeditiously. 

I am currently coordinating with DEWG's Special Forces for the invasion.  MDWG and others would be welcome to contribute some Special Ops personnel as well.  We will probably rally at a Dunkin' Donuts, as per protocol.

wtf...http://pawingcap.com/pipermail/gp3_pawingcap.com/2008-April/000184.html

[cnitas]

What is the PA mission load out in the Southwest section? 
I am in Western MD and my Group might need to cover a much larger area than usual.

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Well, this would explain the message I saw on the MDWG list to be prepared o/o to conduct non-exercise missions in PA - if they're in lockdown the surrounding wings are going to have to pick up the slack.  That will be ugly.

Yeah I don't know about spending over $100 on gas to go up there for an ELT.  Mikey you want to transfer to one of our squadrons?  You can set up a branch office up there.

[JC004]

What is the PA mission load out in the Southwest section? 
I am in Western MD and my Group might need to cover a much larger area than usual.

like most of CAP, sometimes lots, sometimes jack. 

[cnitas]

Well, this would explain the message I saw on the MDWG list to be prepared o/o to conduct non-exercise missions in PA - if they're in lockdown the surrounding wings are going to have to pick up the slack.  That will be ugly.

Yeah I don't know about spending over $100 on gas to go up there for an ELT.  Mikey you want to transfer to one of our squadrons?  You can set up a branch office up there.

Its reimbursable by the AF, and this was their decision.  I could use the 'real world' missions for my trainees.  It gets slow out here in Western MD sometimes.  We don't have all those 'ELTs' you Annapolis guys do.

[SarDragon]

Why not do a swap - give PAWG to MER or GLR, and give MD and DE to NER?

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Its reimbursable by the AF, and this was their decision.

Getting reimbursed months later doesn't count. 

We don't have all those 'ELTs' you Annapolis guys do.

I can't help it if the ELT missions find me. 

[Big_Ed]

Seeking meaningful participation --

If you need something in South West PA  (Somerset, Fayette, Cambria & Westmoreland counties), just call us, we'll offer to consult.  Two incident commanders.  330-317-1774

E. Flick, Lt. Colonel, CAP
C. Flick, Major, CAP 

[Al Sayre]

Wow,

Sorry to hear this happened.  It really gives me some extra incentive to make sure my house is in order for our upcoming inspection.

[Pumbaa]

This is a mass email I received

Commanders,

Unfortunately I had to ground Pennsylvania Wing yesterday, because of there unsatisfactory in safety on there CI inspection. All aircraft and vehicles are grounded, all training and emergency missions are suspended. I am going to do every think in my power to get Pennsylvania up and running as fast as possible. I will be asking for your help to see this through and I know we can get this accomplished soon. I have asked Col Mull and Col Sirois to lead the way and resolve this ASAP. The issues in question has bin lingering for quit some time and it is no reflection on Col Lee.

Thank you
Col Robert Diduch
NER CC

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At this point it's probably a bit premature to guess to what extent this whole thing will affect all wings involved.  Something went wrong and it will be fixed.  I'm sure this "event" is now the prime focus of the organization.  Fixes will probably come fairly soon.  If called I'll go up there to help but I'm not quite to the point of calling my aunt up there for a place to stay for a while.  Now as for making some jokes and such, no offense is meant towards any PA people.  I was born there and really like the state.  Anyway, I call dibs on Hawk Mountain.  We'll make it NESA east or something.